Vintage Halloween German Die Cut

This is actually one of the hardest German diecuts to score - especially in this condition. The Germans produced a mate to this one, presenting a side view rather than this full-on view. (You can see both on page 172.) The other design surfaces far more frequently - but that might be overstating just how often that one actually surfaces. I see this full-on crow perhaps once a season, and typically not in this condition. I had a nice telephone conversation with the lister who told me that someone offered her a good sum for it. Although I said the offer seemed fair, I counseled her to “Let the Auction Run,” truly not thinking of Carly Simon and Working Girl until just now. I said letting the auction run to its natural conclusion is a risk, but that it simply seemed like much more fun to me. She agreed.

10/03 Update: This super item fetched $536.

ANTIQUE GERMAN CROW DIE CUT VINTAGE HALLOWEEN EMBOSSED RARE FREE SHIPPING

It’s great to see some nice items being offered by such reputable sellers. The description for this 1920s German crow diecut is spot-on. Although not as rare as its mate that looks directly out, this design is desirable and not often seen. The condition is definitely in the top quartile of those I’ve seen.

06/15 Update: This sold for $311.

H E Luhrs Embossed Halloween Crow Decoration 1940 Beistle Company

I had to chuckle when this seller states with bravado that this crow diecut "is unmistakably an H E Luhrs creation." Not only has the possessive gone missing, but the assertion is, in fact, mistakenly made. As you, my faithful readers know, this is a heavily embossed diecut made in Germany during the 1920s. It has nothing to do with Beistle or Luhrs. 

Vintage 1920's German Halloween Crow Diecut ~ 7 1/2 Inches Tall

The Germans made two heavily embossed crow diecuts during the 1920s. This one, looking to the side, comes on the market more often than the other design where the crow is looking directly at you. SGV for the latter is $325. The last time the latter design sold on eBay was in July of 2015. It brought a strong $440. 

Vintage Die-Cut Black Crow Halloween Decoration 7.5" Germany

Ebay has largely become a junkyard but now and then a wonderful piece does turn up - like this exceedingly rare German crow diecut. Heavily embossed, this design simply doesn't surface often, especially in this seemingly flawless condition. The mate to it, showing a crow in three-quarter profile, is much more common. Made during the 1920s, both members of the set can be seen on page 172. 

07/27 Update: Wow!! This rare diecut brought a very strong $440. 

1920's Vintage Halloween German Crow Die Cut NEAR MINT!!

Wow, this is one of the harder German diecuts to get, exclusive of the few produced for one year around 1935 and shipped only to eastern Canada. This looks to be in beautiful condition, although the photographs do lack that level of detail I'd prefer. The buyer got a great item at a very good price, considering that sustainable guide value is $325. 

Vintage Black Crow German Embossed Paper Die Cut Halloween Decoration

This is one you don't see too often. Crow imagery is, as expected, unusual. As far as I know, the Germans made only two embossed crow diecut iterations. Of the two, this is the more common, although both are hard to come by. The other is shown on page 152. The condition of this particular example is quite good. My opinion is that if a prior owner has written their name on the reverse, even in ink, it makes no difference to assessing condition if that name is otherwise invisible. 

08/30 Update: I wasn't surprised that this superb diecut fetched $253. Congrats!